Have fun and help animals in Houston

Connect with fellow animal lovers and help save the lives of homeless pets right here in Houston. Have a ton of fun and make a difference!

There are so many ways you can make a difference and get involved in local events here in Houston — including stopping by an adoption event and watching happy pets go home with new families, attending a “sip and learn” to find out how to best help save lives, or simply getting your pets microchipped should they become lost.

You have the power to create a bright future for homeless dogs and cats and help keep shelters from becoming overcrowded. Join us and experience the joy of seeing pets about to be adopted!

Saving Houston’s homeless pets

Every event you attend is a chance to make a lifesaving difference for dogs and cats and get us closer to ending the killing of pets in shelters. Bonus? You’ll meet caring, passionate, like-minded people who care about animals, too!

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Upcoming events

Ready to have fun and save lives? There’s always something happening here at Best Friends in Houston. Join us!

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Adopt a furry friend and make this season unforgettable

December 13 — December 24

From 12/13 to 12/24 we’re offering $10 adoption fees and a gift bag from Blue Buffalo to help loving pets find their families at all Best Friends Lifesaving Centers.

See Adoptable Pets

12 Days of Cheer: Open Adoption Hours and Christmas Bag Build

December 22

Join us from 10 AM-5 PM and Bring Love Home for the holidays!

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Did you recently attend a Best Friends in Houston event?

Make sure to tag us in your photos (@bfas_houston) to help spread the word about our lifesaving events.

More ways you can help animals in Houston

You create a happier, healthier, more inclusive community for both people and pets when you foster, volunteer, advocate for, and adopt animals in shelters.

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Foster a pet

Fostering a pet is a short-term commitment with long-term impact. By opening your home to a dog or cat for even a few days, you can save lives.

The fun of fostering a pet

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Volunteer to save pets

Volunteers — passionate, caring people like you — are the heartbeat of our organization. Whatever your interests, there’s a way you can help here in Houston.

Becoming a lifesaving volunteer

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Adopt a pet

When you adopt a homeless dog or cat from a shelter or rescue group in Houston, you’re making a lifesaving difference for a loving and grateful animal.

Find adoptable dogs and cats

Join a local team of advocates

We make the most change for animals when we work together, which is why we formed the Best Friends 2025 Action Team. Once you sign up for the 2025 Action Team, you’ll receive emails with more ways you can help save homeless pets.

Let’s be friends!

Connect with us on social media to stay in the loop about the lifesaving progress we’re making together, hear about upcoming events, and see pictures from recent events.

If you're posting photos from a Best Friends in Houston event that you attended, make sure to tag us in your photos (@bfas_houston) to spread the word and help others learn about our lifesaving events.